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Pini Bothoko
  • Still no breakthrough in Ramotswa murder case

    In June this year, 38-year-old Ramhago was found lifeless in her bedroom in Ramotswa with both her hands and legs tied up and her mouth gagged. She was found alongside her 18-month-old child, who was unharmed.Murder suspects have been identified as...

  • Motorist in recovery after Gakuto accident

    The crash was confirmed by Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Mbiganyi Letsholathebe.He explained that it happened around 5:10 pm when the driver, who was behind the wheel of a Toyota Corolla, lost control of the vehicle as he was...

  • Motswana convicted of wife's murder in UK

    According to BBC News, 39-year-old Mompati Dodo Isaacs fatally stabbed his wife, Keotshepile Naso Isaacs, 33, at their home in North Berwick, Scotland, on New Year’s Day in 2024. The state is currently assessing Isaacs' life history to...

  • Two sustain injuries in Mogoditshane road accident

    The crash came after a 33-year-old combi driver lost control of his vehicle and ploughed into a truck that was parked at a bus stop. Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Mbiganyi Letsholathebe, said the accident occurred at around...

  • Thieves steal goods worth P125,000 in Gabane break-in

    He told The Monitor that the store owners were shocked to find the premises ransacked and items missing when they opened for business on Saturday morning.“It looks like the unknown thieves gained entry through the ceiling, which had been destroyed....

  • Metsimotlhabe man arrested for possession of illicit substances

    This time, a 42-year-old man from Metsimotlhabe was arrested after he was allegedly found in possession of sachets of a white substance suspected to be Cat, as well as boxes of Chelsea cigarettes, which are prohibited in Botswana.Confirming the...

  • Woman, 21, in custody for baby daddy's fatal stabbing

    The suspect, identified as Lebopo Kotwe, is said to have visited her 32-year-old partner on the fateful night when a misunderstanding reportedly escalated into a violent altercation.Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Mbiganyi...

  • Botswana warns of chemical precursors fuelling regional drug crisis

    This warning was made by the Minister for State President, Moeti Mohwasa, officiating at the three-day Interpol Global Congress for Sub-Saharan Africa on chemical security and emerging threats, which was held at Avani Hotel in Gaborone. Mohwasa said...

  • Stepmother faces charge for raping teenage stepson

    The stepmother was arrested on Saturday after the victim reported the sexual assault to his teachers on Friday, and they (teachers) reported the matter to the police. Investigating the matter, No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent...

  • Tutume farmer brutally murdered at Tuutebe cattle post

    The deceased, who lived alone at his farm, was found lying in a pool of blood with stab wounds to his neck and throat after his neighbours rushed to his aid upon hearing him scream.New-Letlhakane Police Station commander, Superintendent Unoziba Rari,...

  • Mogoditshane man caught with 30kg of dagga

    The suspect was allegedly found with a 30kg bag of dagga and 13 sachets of the drug, which he failed to account for.Following the arrest, No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, told The Monitor that the amount of the...

  • Tlokweng schools battle classroom shortage, poor results

    According to the latest Tlokweng District Development Committee (DDC) Report, both primary and junior secondary schools are struggling to house the growing number of learners. To mitigate the shortage, schools have resorted to double-shift learning...

  • Man found dead, decomposed in Gaborone West

    No. 13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, said the deceased was last seen on Friday morning after his routine exercise training.According to Sebako, the deceased’s girlfriend reported the matter to the police after...

  • Police seek employer after Zim woman dies at clinic

    No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, confirmed the incident, stating that the woman was brought in by a Motswana man who introduced himself as her employer. He allegedly told nurses that the deceased worked for him...

  • Justice minister wants correctional laws overhaul

    Ramaotwana was speaking yesterday (Monday) when he officially opened the Botswana Prison Service’s Pitso on legislative reforms at the Prison Officers Mess in Village, Gaborone.The national gathering, themed 'Reimagining Custodial Care and...

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